Poppy

[dirtyboots]

Sorry to hear your sad news Plocket
It sounds as though Poppy did the most natural thing for an old cat,she must have had a wonderful life with you and your family so please try to remember her without too much sadness.

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[MamIDdau]

I started to read that poem and had to stop.

I know exactly how you feel P.

[Deleted]

Plocket, so sorry about Poppy - I lost my cat after 16 years of companionship, so you have all my sympathy ...

[nightowl]

So sad you've not found her Plocket . I hope she's safe in Kitty heaven (or some kind little old lady's kitchen).

Many years ago I spotted a neighbours very elderly cat hiding in my garden, in a terrible state. I called them, and they came and took him to the vet, with the obvious outcome I often wonder if I did him a favour or he wanted to do it his way

[Plocket]

Oh NO that's so sad. It's natural to try and help an animal so I'm convinced you did the right thing. And it meant that the neighbours had a chance to say goodbye to their pet.

[stevel88]

So sorry to read about Poppy, Plocket. Bet you all miss her loads.

[Plocket]

I miss her dreadfully, but am getting used to it now thanks your Lordship. I keep telling myself she was only a cat, but I've known her longer than OH and LP!!! We'll probably get another moggy one day, but not quite yet.

[nightowl]

Plocket! She was NOT only a cat, you know that is not so. She was YOUR cat and you loved her very much (and still do) We all understand how you feel

You know there is no such thing as "only" when it comes to our pets

I think you should get a new one to cuddle. Look how much having little Schmickles has helped April

[Plocket]

Oh you know what I mean NO - she was incredibly precious to me but she was just a cat, and I know you all understand how I feel. I didn't mean it in any nasty sense.

I'll leave getting a cat for a little while, but I can't imagine being without one for long. And I'm going to be fussy when the time comes!!!

[nightowl]

Sorry Plocket, I know you weren't being nasty - just trying to convince yourself it wasn't the end of the world (when it was really)

I don't know if you get the chance to be fussy when it comes to getting a cat I think they choose you, and then set about worming their way into your heart.

[Plocket]

Oh bless you NO - I did guess what you meant

I guess they do choose you - I sort of got Poppy by accident. My friend wanted a cat and a friend's cat had conveniently given birth to a couple of kittens. When she went to collect her moggy the owner said that she hadn't found a home for the second kitten so N agreed to have them both. Within a few days she realised she couldn't cope with two so I took on the female, Poppy as it turned out. N called her male cat Freddie but he only lived for a couple of years because he was run over. And Poppy was much more attractive than her chunky brother! ;D

To be honest I wouldn't know where to start looking for a kitten - any ideas? Put it this way, I don't know anyone with a cat!!!

[MamIDdau]

RSPCA!!

This will probably sound awful but it's actually a cheaper way of getting one as well as giving one a loving home. Our local one charges £41 or so for a cat and they're neutered, all injections up to date, treated for fleas and worms and are microchipped. We got Schmickles from a friend of the family and it cost £43 just to have her done.

We're going to get her another play mate after we've moved into the new house and we'll be getting it from Bryn Y Maen RSPCA where we got Eric from. They're really good with supporting you etc before and after and give you all the help/advice you need. I think they're great ;D

[Plocket]

Of course! Brilliant! Thanks Aprilaydee!!! I'm going to look up our local branch right now - not that we're getting a cat yet mind you! ;D

[JennyWrenn]

How is the wabbit Plocket

[Shrubrose]

Good advice from April! The RSPCA are always looking for good homes for animals. Good luck Plocket and keep us posted on 'not getting a cat yet' approach. ;D

[Deleted]

.... and the Cats Protection league Plocket

This link might be useful -

www.cats.org.uk/

Try to avoid getting a black or white kitten though P.

[Plocket]

The wabbit is a sociopath but we are doing our best to get her to warm to us. She's slowly getting better! ;D

Ooooh Cats Protection League too - thanks I'll check them out. I found my local RSPCA last night but there were problems with the site so I'll look again today. Thanks!

I won't get a purely white cat coz I'm not so keen on them (famous last words!!) but other than that am not fussy

[MamIDdau]

Yeah, I forgot about the CPL, probably because their nearest branch is a fair drive from us, Bryn Y Maen is only over the other side of the valley and will be even nearer when we move house.

I agree P, as long as it's a cat, I'm not fussy about the colour although OH doesn't want a ginger one for some reason...

[borderbabe]

April - I've had several ginger cats over the years all neutered males and they do seem to be the most soppy and affectionate of all cats. My current one Fred is the most soppy of the lot so far and I wouldn't be without him.

[MamIDdau]

I've got no problem with having a ginger cat! I used to have one called Sammy (Samantha), it's my OH who doesn't want a ginner lol

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plocket said:

The wabbit is a sociopath but we are doing our best to get her to warm to us. She's slowly getting better! ;D

Ooooh Cats Protection League too - thanks I'll check them out. I found my local RSPCA last night but there were problems with the site so I'll look again today. Thanks!

I won't get a purely white cat coz I'm not so keen on them (famous last words!!) but other than that am not fussy

It's not uncommon for white cats to be deaf P, and can also suffer from sun burn to their ears so badly that if their ears aren't protected they run the risk of skin cancer

www.theblackandwhitecatclub.co.uk/health_issues.html
www.thedailymews.com/articles/catcareinthesun.htm

Black cats are difficult to see in the dark my OH would often trip over one we had, on his way to the bathroom in the night.

Tigger my ginger tom isn't the most affectionate cat I've had I'm sorry to say.

[MamIDdau]

True, white cats are prone to deafness and black cats are harder to see... but so is Schmickles when she feels like it! Shadda never moved far enough to be trodden on lol

[Plocket]

I'm not going to have any pre-conceived ideas when we start looking (which will be a while yet I hasten to add!). I also need to consider whether the new moggy will be allowed upstairs, which means cat-hairs on the beds!!!!! I've got used to leaving all the downstairs doors open and rather like it ;D

[nightowl]

aprilaydee said:

I've got no problem with having a ginger cat! I used to have one called Sammy (Samantha), it's my OH who doesn't want a ginner lol

Did you know that almost all ginger cats are boys, and almost all tortoiseshell cats are girls!

[MamIDdau]

Well I've only ever seen female ginger cats lol and female tortoiseshells....

[nightowl]

Oh. I don't think I've ever seen a female ginger, only ginger toms.

[MamIDdau]

It's OK, I'll let you off.